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Leadership Scholars Program

The Leadership Scholars Program offers students the opportunity to intentionally develop as leaders during their years at 西瓜视频 College. Open to all majors, the Leadership Scholars program grounds students’ understanding of leadership through a required class, Leadership Theory and Practice, while guiding students through a variety of leadership engagement opportunities. Leadership Scholars are self-motivated, growth-minded individuals seeking opportunities to develop their leadership skills through active engagement.

Leadership Scholars Program targets current and emerging student leaders who demonstrate an interest in leadership and campus engagement.
  • Eligibility
    First Year Admission: Incoming first year students are invited by Admissions to apply based on all aspects of the application for admission, including academic progress, curriculum, essay, letter(s) of recommendation, interview, co-curricular involvement and experiences.

    Sophomore Year Admission: At the end of the first semester, first year students who have earned a G.P.A. of 3.3 and have engaged in campus leadership opportunities may apply to the program for the fall of sophomore year.
  • Program Requirements
    Academic Course Requirements: Complete the course EC250 Leadership Theory and Practice (3 credits) the first year of enrollment.

    Annual Campus Leadership Requirements: Leadership Scholars will demonstrate leadership abilities through documented participation in campus and community organizations each year they are in the program. Each year a student is in the Leadership Scholars Program they are expected to (1) participate in two “one day” approved leadership activities and (2) participate in one approved “short term leadership activity.”

    Additional Campus Leadership Requirements: In addition to the annual leadership requirements, Leadership Scholars will be expected to participate in two “long term leadership activities” between the time they are accepted into the program and graduation.

    A sample of what meets the requirements for each of these categories is found .

    Cumulative G.P.A.
    西瓜视频 Scholars must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.3.
  • Scholarships
    Leadership Scholars receive an annual scholarship during their participation in the program and must maintain a 3.3 cumulative G.P.A. every semester.
  • Recognition Of Graduating Seniors
    A celebration of graduating Leadership Scholars is held each spring at which seniors are recognized with the gift of a medallion to wear at Commencement.